General Admissions Requirements
Master of Arts
To be considered for admission, you need to meet the following requirements:†
- Complete the application form and any required program supplements.
- Have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college.
- Meet the program specific Admissions requirements for the program you are applying to.
International students may have additional requirements. View Admissions Requirements for International Students ↓
† Please note that meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
In some circumstances, the Admissions Committee may consider applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission if there is evidence of potential for success at the graduate level.
Program Specific Admissions Requirements
Master of Arts (MA) in Media Arts
- Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.3 or 67% or “C+”.
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Introduction letter (250-500 words) demonstrating media interest and proposed project.
- A portfolio of previous work.
International Student Admissions Requirements
Applicants from outside Canada must meet the following admissions requirements in addition to general admissions requirements and program-specific requirements listed above.
Maintain Full-time Status
International students must be enrolled as full-time students throughout the entire program (9 to 15 credit hours or 3 to 5 courses in both the fall and winter semesters).
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for all international students and their families
Study Permit
All international applicants are required to provide proof to the Tyndale Admissions Office that they have received a Study Permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Application Fee
International applicants are required to submit a non-refundable application fee of $150.
If you did not study in an English speaking school, or if English is not your first language, please review the English Language Requirements and the Translation Requirements.